British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 22nd October 2012

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7am (repeat)
The Brittas Empire. Gordon Brittas (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC

The Brittas Empire

Despite his ambition and good intentions, everything seems to go wrong at Whitbury New Town Leisure Centre when manager Gordon Brittas is around.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Safety Catch. Simon McGrath (Darren Boyd). Copyright: BBC

Safety Catch

Series 1, Episode 1 - Show Me You Care

Simon McGrath likes to think of himself as a good citizen. He donates blood, recycles his newspapers and has adopted two tigers. He just also happens to be an arms dealer.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
The Museum Of Curiosity. Image shows from L to R: John Lloyd, Jimmy Carr. Copyright: BBC

The Museum Of Curiosity

Gallery 5, Episode 3 - Meeting Twenty-Seven

This week's donations come from comedian and "Nazi Smasher" Humphrey Ker, therapist and star of Not The Nine O'Clock News Dr Pamela Stephenson Connolly and Nobel Laureate Prof Sir Andre Geim.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40am (repeat)
The Liver Birds. Image shows from L to R: Beryl Hennessey (Polly James), Sandra Hutchinson (Nerys Hughes). Copyright: BBC

The Liver Birds

Series 3, Episode 5 - Fella-A-Day Girl

Unlike Sandra, Beryl doesn't much fancy a steady boyfriend: she's a fella-a-day kind of girl. That is until London-based Robert calls to say he's coming back up to Liverpool on business. A chance to finish what they never quite got started previously? Not if her heavily pregnant sister Gloria, whose husband is himself away with work, has anything to do with it.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:45am (repeat)
Me & My Monsters. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Me & My Monsters

Series 1, Episode 1 - Strictly No Pets

The Carlson's move into their new dream home but little do they realise there are monsters living in the basement. How long can Eddie hide Fiend, Haggis and Norman from the rest of the family?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Beyond Our Ken. Image shows left to right: Betty Marsden, Kenneth Horne. Credit: BBC

Beyond Our Ken

Kenneth Horne goes wine tasting, and a savage sea monster attacks the Isle of Wight.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:10am (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 1, Episode 5 - Scrumping

Those pesky pigs have taken all the apples, and wont let the sheep have one - they didn't count on Shaun!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20am (repeat)
Sykes. Image shows from L to R: Corky Turnbull (Deryck Guyler), Eric Sykes (Eric Sykes), Hattie Sykes (Hattie Jacques). Copyright: BBC

Sykes

Series 5, Episode 1 - Home Movies

Sitcom about identical twins Eric and Hattie Sykes, who live together in suburban London.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Harold (Harry H. Corbett), Albert (Wilfrid Brambell). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Episode 3.5, Without Prejudice: Harold persuades Albert to move out to suburbia.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9am (repeat)
As Time Goes By. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Judi Dench), Lionel (Geoffrey Palmer). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd.

As Time Goes By

Lionel and Jean were young lovers until accidentally losing touch. Years later they meet again by chance and unexpectedly rekindle their romance.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!. Count Arthur Strong (Steve Delaney). Copyright: Komedia Entertainment

Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!

Series 6, Episode 3 - Tour Guide

When Arthur joins a tour bus for a guided journey around the city, he decides he could do a much better job.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Life, Death And Sex With Mike And Sue. Copyright: BBC

Life, Death And Sex With Mike And Sue

Series 1, Episode 3 - Teenagers

Over half the letters sent to Mike and Sue are about crime. The rest are stolen in the post.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40am (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 2, Episode 4 - Fog

An escaped prisoner causes worry for the canteen staff, and Bren tries to hide her fear of needles when a blood donor team arrive at the factory, causing much speculation as to whether she's pregnant.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 10am (repeat)
Only When I Laugh. Image shows from L to R: Dr. Gordon Thorpe (Richard Wilson), Roy Figgis (James Bolam), Norman Binns (Christopher Strauli), Archie Glover (Peter Bowles). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Only When I Laugh

Series 4, Episode 5 - Escape

When a new patient arrives in Ward Three with a prison officer in attendance, tongues start to wag.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20am (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Suburban snob Hyacinth Bucket devotes her time to monitoring standards and attempting to impress influential people.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 10:35am (repeat)
Home To Roost. Image shows from L to R: Matthew Willows (Reece Dinsdale), Henry Willows (John Thaw). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Home To Roost

Series 4, Episode 4 - Thought For The Day

Matthew welcomes Henry's decision to take in a lodger - until he discovers that the new arrival is a curate.

U&W channel logo 11am (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe)

My Family

A selection of episodes from the second series of the mainstream BBC One sitcom. Repeated again as of 17.00.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11am (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 7, Episode 1 - The Frozen Turkey Man

Compo convinces a barmaid that Foggy is an eccentric millionaire.

Radio 4 11:30am (repeat)
Ayres On The Air. Pam Ayres. Copyright: BBC

Ayres On The Air

Series 4, Episode 2 - Summer

Pam Ayres presents a poetry and sketch series about the seasons. This week: Summer.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40am (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 21, Episode 5 - Surprise At Throstlenest

While preparations are being made for Compo's funeral, Nora finds a letter he has written.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Beyond Our Ken. Image shows left to right: Betty Marsden, Kenneth Horne. Credit: BBC

Beyond Our Ken

Kenneth Horne goes wine tasting, and a savage sea monster attacks the Isle of Wight.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:20pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 1, Episode 1 - New Faces, Old Hands

It's New Year's Day, and Fletch enters Slade Prison, along with two fellow prisoners, returning resident Heslop and new boy Godber. Fletch introduces Godber to the ways of survival inside - "little victories" over the warders and other staff - although his scheming doesn't quite have the desired effect.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Harold (Harry H. Corbett), Albert (Wilfrid Brambell). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Episode 3.5, Without Prejudice: Harold persuades Albert to move out to suburbia.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Roger Bailey Jr. (Keiron Self), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 4, Episode 8 - Friday The 31st

Susan decides to enter enthusiastically into the spirit of 'trick or treat' for the neighbourhood children, which Ben tries to ignore until the spirits get to him.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:40pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Roger Bailey Jr. (Keiron Self), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 4, Episode 9 - Sitting Targets

Susan decides that Ben should spend more time with Michael in case he turns into another Nick. Janey leaves the grandparents to baby-sit Kenzo.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:20pm (repeat)
Just Good Friends. Image shows from L to R: Penny Warrender (Jan Francis), Vince Pinner (Paul Nicholas). Copyright: BBC

Just Good Friends

Series 3, Episode 2

After Paris, Penny and Vince are back in London pursuing separate careers. Vince is not prepared to leave it at that, despite the fact that Penny has found out about his wife. He goes on a major charm offensive to try to win her back ...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3pm (repeat)
As Time Goes By. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Judi Dench), Lionel (Geoffrey Palmer). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd.

As Time Goes By

Lionel and Jean were young lovers until accidentally losing touch. Years later they meet again by chance and unexpectedly rekindle their romance.

U&Yesterday channel logo 3:20pm (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 22, Episode 4 - Hey, Big Vendor

Wesley produces a go-anywhere vending machine - ideal for thirsty and foolish customers.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:40pm (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 2, Episode 4 - Fog

An escaped prisoner causes worry for the canteen staff, and Bren tries to hide her fear of needles when a blood donor team arrive at the factory, causing much speculation as to whether she's pregnant.

U&Dave channel logo 4pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows from L to R: Phill Jupitus, Noel Fielding. Copyright: TalkbackThames / BBC

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 24, Episode 3

It's host Jack Dee versus Jedward this week. Also on the show, Charlie Higson, Katy Brand and singer Eliza Doolittle.

Radio 4 4pm (repeat)
Monty Python's Fliegender Zirkus

Monty Python's Fliegender Zirkus!

Henning Wehn looks at the story behind Monty Python's attempt to make their sketch show in Germany.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:20pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Suburban snob Hyacinth Bucket devotes her time to monitoring standards and attempting to impress influential people.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:20pm (repeat)
Rising Damp. Rupert Rigsby (Leonard Rossiter). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Rising Damp

Series 4, Episode 5 - Under The Influence

New resident Ambrose claims he has the power of hypnosis due to his gypsy blood. Rigsby is initially sceptcial, but soon wonders if Ambrose's abilities could be used in his favour.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 4:25pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 1 - Double Trouble

When Shaun dresses as the farmer he suddenly has the power to boss Bitzer around, so he decides to throw a party. All goes to plan until Shaun encounters the real farmer...

U&Dave channel logo 4:40pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series D, Special - Death

A Halloween-themed episode, with Andy Parsons, Clive Anderson and Sean Lock.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:55pm (repeat)
Home To Roost. Image shows from L to R: Matthew Willows (Reece Dinsdale), Henry Willows (John Thaw). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Home To Roost

Series 4, Episode 5 - Return To Clagthorpe

Instead of a foreign holiday, Henry decides to take Matthew back to their old holiday spot, Clagthorpe - much to Matthew's horror.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5pm (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 7, Episode 1 - The Frozen Turkey Man

Compo convinces a barmaid that Foggy is an eccentric millionaire.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
To The Manor Born. Copyright: BBC

To The Manor Born

Episode 9 - The Honours List

News leaks out that someone in the community is to appear in the New Year's Honours list. Will it be Devere?

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:20pm (repeat)
Only When I Laugh. Image shows from L to R: Dr. Gordon Thorpe (Richard Wilson), Roy Figgis (James Bolam), Norman Binns (Christopher Strauli), Archie Glover (Peter Bowles). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Only When I Laugh

Series 4, Episode 6 - When Did You Last See Your Father?

A dissolute old drunk turns up in the hospital looking for his son.

U&Dave channel logo 5:20pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series E, Episode 10 - England

With Charlie Higson, Sean Lock and Phill Jupitus.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Safety Catch. Simon McGrath (Darren Boyd). Copyright: BBC

Safety Catch

Series 1, Episode 1 - Show Me You Care

Simon McGrath likes to think of himself as a good citizen. He donates blood, recycles his newspapers and has adopted two tigers. He just also happens to be an arms dealer.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:40pm (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 21, Episode 6 - Just A Small Funeral

Clegg and Truly brace themselves for their saddest moment - Compo's funeral - while Howard is torn between three demanding ladies.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6pm (repeat)
Terry Pratchett's Small Gods. Copyright: BBC

Terry Pratchett's Small Gods

Episode 1

There are gods everywhere on the Discworld but only a few people can see them. Each small god lies in wait, desperately wanting to make someone believe in him. On the Discworld, gods need people more than people need gods.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 1, Episode 1 - New Faces, Old Hands

It's New Year's Day, and Fletch enters Slade Prison, along with two fellow prisoners, returning resident Heslop and new boy Godber. Fletch introduces Godber to the ways of survival inside - "little victories" over the warders and other staff - although his scheming doesn't quite have the desired effect.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Museum Of Curiosity. Image shows from L to R: John Lloyd, Jimmy Carr. Copyright: BBC

The Museum Of Curiosity

Gallery 5, Episode 4 - Meeting Twenty-Eight

John Lloyd and temporary curator Humphrey Ker invite screenwriter Frank Cottrell Boyce, actor/writer/magician Andy Nyman and anatomist Dr Alice Roberts to donate items to the museum.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6:30pm (repeat)
London

Undone

Series 3, Episode 2 - Untoward

Edna's planning a trip to the Primary to find out what's happened to Tankerton. There is also an investigation into the oddly Undone-ish Golfer Mackenzie and a possible Undone boardgame.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Roger Bailey Jr. (Keiron Self), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 4, Episode 8 - Friday The 31st

Susan decides to enter enthusiastically into the spirit of 'trick or treat' for the neighbourhood children, which Ben tries to ignore until the spirits get to him.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Beyond Our Ken. Image shows left to right: Betty Marsden, Kenneth Horne. Credit: BBC

Beyond Our Ken

Kenneth Horne goes wine tasting, and a savage sea monster attacks the Isle of Wight.

U&Yesterday channel logo 7:20pm (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 22, Episode 4 - Hey, Big Vendor

Wesley produces a go-anywhere vending machine - ideal for thirsty and foolish customers.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Harold (Harry H. Corbett), Albert (Wilfrid Brambell). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Episode 3.5, Without Prejudice: Harold persuades Albert to move out to suburbia.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Roger Bailey Jr. (Keiron Self), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 4, Episode 9 - Sitting Targets

Susan decides that Ben should spend more time with Michael in case he turns into another Nick. Janey leaves the grandparents to baby-sit Kenzo.

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
Walking And Talking. Image shows from L to R: Mary (Aimee-Ffion Edwards), Kath (Ami Metcalf). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Walking And Talking

A complete run of the entire first series of Kathy Burke's autobiographical sitcom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 2, Episode 7 - A Touch Of Glass

A chance meeting with a member of the aristocracy enables Del to impress with his, previously unknown, knowledge of chandelier repairing. He enlists the help of Rodney and Grandad to get them down...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 2

Devastated by the news that he's to become a father, Smithy goes AWOL.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 42, Episode 3

Guest host Lee Mack is joined by panellists Ross Noble and Victoria Derbyshire.

Comedy Central 9:30pm
30 min
Threesome. Image shows from L to R: Mitch (Stephen Wight), Alice (Amy Huberman), Richie (Emun Elliott). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Threesome

Series 2, Episode 4 - Photograph

Alice, Mitch and Richie decide a family portrait is needed to capture this new phase of their lives. Security guard Mr Scrutton has other ideas. Guest starring Bill Bailey.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 3

Stacey's getting used to being an 'Essex wife' but it's not as exciting as she'd hoped.

Comedy Central 10pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow

Series 2, Episode 3 - Blackpool

Michael McIntyre continues his Comedy Roadshow with a visit to the Grand Theatre in Blackpool. Headlining is Liverpudlian comic John Bishop with guest turns from Justin Moorhouse, Miles Jupp and Terry Alderton.

BBC HD 10pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Copyright: TalkbackThames / BBC

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 26, Episode 5

Lee Mack is in the host's chair this week, with guests Chris Ramsey, Professor Green and Joe Wilkinson.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Copyright: TalkbackThames / BBC

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 26, Episode 5

Lee Mack is in the host's chair this week, with guests Chris Ramsey, Professor Green and Joe Wilkinson.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series F, Episode 6 - Fakes And Frauds

With Jimmy Carr, Marcus Brigstocke and Sean Lock.

BBC Three 10pm (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 7, Episode 4

Russell Howard returns to pore through another week's weird and wild news stories and international media events.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
The Museum Of Curiosity. Image shows from L to R: John Lloyd, Jimmy Carr. Copyright: BBC

The Museum Of Curiosity

Gallery 5, Episode 3 - Meeting Twenty-Seven

This week's donations come from comedian and "Nazi Smasher" Humphrey Ker, therapist and star of Not The Nine O'Clock News Dr Pamela Stephenson Connolly and Nobel Laureate Prof Sir Andre Geim.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
60 min
Switch. Image shows from L to R: Stella (Lacey Turner), Jude (Nina Toussaint-White), Grace (Phoebe Fox), Hannah (Hannah Tointon). Copyright: Touchpaper Television

Switch

Episode 2

The Witches of Camden have been hexed. Confronting their arch nemeses, the posh Witches of Kensington, isn't easy but a few champagne cocktails later the two covens seem the best of friends.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
50 min
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 14, Episode 3

More facts, polls, figures and laughs. Host Jimmy Carr is once again joined by team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson as they discuss the topical events that set the great British public's chins wagging.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
The Great Outdoors. Image shows from L to R: Christine (Ruth Jones), Bob (Mark Heap)

The Great Outdoors

Episode 3

There's fury on the footpaths as the walking club splits in two.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!. Count Arthur Strong (Steve Delaney). Copyright: Komedia Entertainment

Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!

Series 5, Episode 3 - Keep Fit

Not one to turn down a free dinner, when Arthur sees an advert in the paper for free trial membership of a new gym, there's no stopping him. There's just one thing - to qualify he has to get the doctor to give him a clean bill of health.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:50pm (repeat)
Comedy World Cup. David Tennant

Comedy World Cup

Episode 6

Jason Manford, Paul Chowdhry and Nicholas Parson face off against Omid Djalili, Daniel Sloss and Joe Pasquale in the second of the semi-finals.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
The Young Ones. Image shows from L to R: Vyvyan (Adrian Edmondson), Neil (Nigel Planer), Mike (Christopher Ryan), Rick (Rik Mayall). Copyright: BBC

The Young Ones

Series 2, Episode 2 - Cash

No one has any money, so - under Mike's instruction - Vyvyan begins stealing and chopping up everyone's possessions for firewood. When Vyvyan claims to be pregnant, Neil is forced to get a job, and joins the police!

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Frank Skinner's Opinionated. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Avalon Television

Frank Skinner's Opinionated

Series 2, Episode 4 - Norwich

Frank is in Norwich with guests Ross Noble and Sarah Millican.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
BBC at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Copyright: BBC

Fresh From The Fringe

2012, Episode 1 - Fresh From The Fringe: 2012

Jason Cook hosts a showcase of the best new acts from the 2012 Edinburgh Fringe.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm
45 min version
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 78, Episode 7

In the chair is Sandi Toksvig, joined by panellists Jeremy Hardy, Phill Jupitus, Michael Deacon and Susan Calman, for a tongue-in-cheek examination of the week's news while Harriet Cass reads out a selection of cuttings.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11pm (repeat)
Fresh Meat. Image shows from L to R: Josie (Kimberley Nixon), Howard (Greg McHugh), Oregon (Charlotte Ritchie), JP (Jack Whitehall), Kingsley (Joe Thomas), Vod (Zawe Ashton). Copyright: Objective Productions / Lime Pictures

Fresh Meat

Series 2, Episode 1

It's the start of the Spring Term. Paul Lamb, the invisible housemate, has now moved out, so the group are charged with the task of finding a replacement.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series D, Special - Death

A Halloween-themed episode, with Andy Parsons, Clive Anderson and Sean Lock.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:45pm (repeat)
Creme De La Crime. Copyright: BBC

Creme De La Crime

Series 1, Episode 1 - 20,000 Leaks Under the Sea

Michael Feydeau and David Pershore unravel a case of wartime spying skullduggery.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:50pm (repeat)
The Thick Of It. Image shows from L to R: Glenn Cullen (James Smith), Terri Coverley (Joanna Scanlan), Nicola Murray (Rebecca Front), Malcolm Tucker (Peter Capaldi), Oliver Reeder (Chris Addison). Copyright: BBC

The Thick Of It

Series 3, Episode 2

Nicola Murray MP has been Secretary of State for just over a week but already there is press speculation on how long she is going to last. And now, someone at the Department of Social Affairs and Citizenship has completely wiped the immigration records of 170,672 people.

U&W channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: Donna Henshaw (Natalie Casey), Gary 'Gaz' Wilkinson (Will Mellor), Louise (Kathryn Drysdale), Janet (Sheridan Smith), Jonny Keogh (Ralf Little). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 6, Episode 8 - War, Hurrgh!

Janet starts her job managing The Archer, and in a bid to attract an older clientele, decides to give the pub a wartime theme, while Donna is still intent on revenge. Jonny helps Gaz become a dad, and Louise becomes a prostitute.

Comedy Central Extra Midnight (repeat)
Dead Ringers. Copyright: BBC

Dead Ringers

TV impressions show that ran throughout the 2000s. Featuring Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Phil Cornwell, Kevin Connelly and Mark Perry.

BBC Radio 4 Extra Midnight (repeat)
Terry Pratchett's Small Gods. Copyright: BBC

Terry Pratchett's Small Gods

Episode 1

There are gods everywhere on the Discworld but only a few people can see them. Each small god lies in wait, desperately wanting to make someone believe in him. On the Discworld, gods need people more than people need gods.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation Midnight (repeat)
Shameless. Frank Gallagher (David Threlfall). Copyright: Company Pictures

Shameless

Series 10, Episode 7

Business is booming for Jackson and Shane, expansion is afoot and their future looks rosy. But when Jackson spots Shane giving leftover food to the homeless, all hell breaks loose.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation Midnight (repeat)
Fresh Meat. Image shows from L to R: Josie (Kimberley Nixon), Howard (Greg McHugh), Oregon (Charlotte Ritchie), JP (Jack Whitehall), Kingsley (Joe Thomas), Vod (Zawe Ashton). Copyright: Objective Productions / Lime Pictures

Fresh Meat

Series 2, Episode 2

A spate of muggings on campus leave the gang concerned about their safety, while JP is confined to his bed with mumps. And Kingsley makes an announcement that leaves Josie reeling.

U&Dave channel logo 12:20am
55 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 42, Episode 3

Guest host Lee Mack is joined by panellists Ross Noble and Victoria Derbyshire.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:30am (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 2

Devastated by the news that he's to become a father, Smithy goes AWOL.

Comedy Central 12:30am (repeat)
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Stand-up comedy from London's famous club, The Comedy Store.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30am (repeat)
London

Undone

Series 3, Episode 2 - Untoward

Edna's planning a trip to the Primary to find out what's happened to Tankerton. There is also an investigation into the oddly Undone-ish Golfer Mackenzie and a possible Undone boardgame.

U&W channel logo 12:40am (repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: Donna Henshaw (Natalie Casey), Gary 'Gaz' Wilkinson (Will Mellor), Louise (Kathryn Drysdale), Janet (Sheridan Smith), Jonny Keogh (Ralf Little). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 6, Episode 9 - Closing Time

The gang struggle with problems as Janet tries to find a way to keep the pub open and Louise feels unwell - though Kelly thinks she recognises the symptoms. Jonny worries he has fallen in love with Gaz, and the arrival of Donna's brother causes chaos.

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Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 3

Stacey's getting used to being an 'Essex wife' but it's not as exciting as she'd hoped.

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Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 42, Episode 4

Stephen Mangan hosts the popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop. The guests are Inbetweeners star Greg Davies and journalist Grace Dent.

BBC Three 1:30am (repeat)
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Russell Howard's Good News

Series 7, Episode 4

Russell Howard returns to pore through another week's weird and wild news stories and international media events.

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The Great Outdoors

Episode 3

There's fury on the footpaths as the walking club splits in two.

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Frank Skinner's Opinionated

Series 2, Episode 4 - Norwich

Frank is in Norwich with guests Ross Noble and Sarah Millican.

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Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!

Series 6, Episode 3 - Tour Guide

When Arthur joins a tour bus for a guided journey around the city, he decides he could do a much better job.

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The Young Ones

Series 2, Episode 2 - Cash

No one has any money, so - under Mike's instruction - Vyvyan begins stealing and chopping up everyone's possessions for firewood. When Vyvyan claims to be pregnant, Neil is forced to get a job, and joins the police!

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Fresh Meat

Series 2, Episode 1

It's the start of the Spring Term. Paul Lamb, the invisible housemate, has now moved out, so the group are charged with the task of finding a replacement.

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Misfits. Image shows from L to R: Curtis (Nathan Stewart-Jarrett), Kelly (Lauren Socha), Simon (Iwan Rheon), Alisha (Antonia Thomas), Rudy (Joe Gilgun). Copyright: Clerkenwell Films

Misfits

Series 3, Episode 5

While doing their community service at the local hospital, Kelly gets trapped in the body of Jen, a coma victim.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30am (repeat)
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Life, Death And Sex With Mike And Sue

Series 1, Episode 3 - Teenagers

Over half the letters sent to Mike and Sue are about crime. The rest are stolen in the post.

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Crapston Villas

Stop motion clay animation sitcom observing the antics of the inhabitants of the much sought-after residential property Crapston Villas.

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Fresh Meat

Series 2, Episode 2

A spate of muggings on campus leave the gang concerned about their safety, while JP is confined to his bed with mumps. And Kingsley makes an announcement that leaves Josie reeling.

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The Detectives

Sitcom starring Robert Powell and Jasper Carrott as Dave Briggs and Bob Louis, the Met's most incompetent detectives.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
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To The Manor Born

Episode 9 - The Honours List

News leaks out that someone in the community is to appear in the New Year's Honours list. Will it be Devere?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
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Safety Catch

Series 1, Episode 1 - Show Me You Care

Simon McGrath likes to think of himself as a good citizen. He donates blood, recycles his newspapers and has adopted two tigers. He just also happens to be an arms dealer.

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